On May 11, 2022, Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was fatally shot by a soldier while covering an Israeli military raid at a refugee camp. The introduction of the Justice for Shireen Act (H.R.3477) one year later marks a significant step in work to prevent future human rights violations and attacks on press members.
The US, which pumps $3.8 billion into Israel yearly, has failed to hold its ally accountable for Abu Akleh's killing and does not condemn Israel’s crimes against Palestinians.